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POWERGRID commissions 85 MW solar plant in Madhya Pradesh
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has started commercial operations at its 85 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Nagda, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The plant was developed by POWERGRID through its wholly owned subsidiary, POWERGRID Energy Services Limited. The solar plant was commissioned and began commercial operations on April 24, 2025. NTPC Limited served as the consultant for the project, providing technical and project support. The solar facility spans 250 hectares across Makla…

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NTPC and Bihar discuss nuclear power plant in Nawada district
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

NTPC Limited is currently in talks with the Bihar government to set up a nuclear power plant in the Nawada district. The state has formally approached the Ministry of Power, requesting that Bihar be considered for this major nuclear project. The proposed plant is set to be developed as an independent initiative, with water potentially sourced from the nearby Phulwaria dam to meet the plant’s extensive water needs. The discussions suggest that additional water may…

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India and Saudi Arabia sign energy pact
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, prioritising security of supply across all energy sources. Both sides agreed to collaborate on balancing global energy market dynamics and strengthening supply chain resilience. The agreement includes support for India’s strategic petroleum reserve programme and extends to crude oil, LPG, refining, and petrochemicals. Cooperation will also cover electricity and renewable energy. A joint study on electrical interconnection…

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Adani Green signs PPA with UPPCL for 1,250 MW pumped storage project
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for 1,250 MW of energy storage capacity. The supply will come from the Panaura pumped storage project (PSP), located at Soman village in Robertsganj tehsil, Sonbhadra district. The PPA was signed through AGEL’s subsidiary, Adani Hydro Energy Five Limited. The Panaura PSP is designed as an off-stream closed-loop system and was awarded to AGEL in February…

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Madhya Pradesh launches biofuel scheme with investment-linked incentives
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

The Madhya Pradesh government has introduced the ‘Scheme for Implementation of Biofuel Projects in Madhya Pradesh’ to attract investments above Rs 100 million in biofuel infrastructure. The scheme covers the full value chain, from feedstock cultivation to distribution and end-use, and aims to set up bio-refinery clusters along with the infrastructure needed for biomass and waste handling. Biofuel manufacturing and biomass supply units investing over Rs 100 million are eligible for incentives. Exceptions to this…

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MEIL wins EPC contract for Kaiga nuclear units 5 and 6
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) has secured a contract worth Rs 127,869.35 million for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 and 6. The contract was awarded by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) on April 23, 2025. NPCIL had invited bids for the project in May 2023. The 1,400 MW nuclear project is being developed as Phase III of the Kaiga plant in Uttara Kannada district,…

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Four firms win bids for 250 MW wind projects under GUVNL Phase-IX
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Four developers have won contracts to set up a total of 250 MW grid-connected wind power projects across India under Phase IX of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The bidding was finalised on April 23, 2025. KPI Green Energy Limited secured 100 MW at a tariff of Rs 3.64 per kWh. Juniper Green Energy Private Limited won 50 MW at Rs 3.65 per kWh. JGRJ Four Renewable Private Limited (Jakson Green), a subsidiary of…

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Vikram Solar to supply modules for decentralised solar in Maharashtra
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Vikram Solar Private Limited has secured a contract from Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) to supply N-type solar modules. These modules will be used to set up 150 MW decentralised solar power projects in Jalgaon and Solapur districts. The initiative is part of the “Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0.” The project supports the Maharashtra government’s goal to provide stable daytime electricity to agricultural users. Through the MSKVY 2.0 scheme, the state…

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West Bengal approves 100 MW solar project under Ramnagar II phase-II
By April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

The West Bengal Cabinet has approved a 100 MW solar power project in West Medinipur district. The project will be developed under Phase-II of the 212.5 MW Ramnagar II Solar PV Project. It is located at Goaltore in Garbeta-II Block of West Medinipur. Phase-I of the project, with a capacity of 112.5 MW, has already been commissioned. The estimated cost for Phase-II is Rs 6,800 million. Of this, Rs 2,050 million (30 per cent) will…

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MoEFCC introduces draft emission intensity target rules for industries
By April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued a draft notification introducing the Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025, under the carbon credit trading scheme, 2023. These rules aim to reduce emissions in designated industrial sectors by setting specific emission intensity targets. Issued under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the rules propose targets in terms of tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions per tonne of equivalent…

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